|
| |
| News |
| Sandusky Sentenced, Mayfair Million Dollar Heroin Bust, Roxy Theater Lives On |
| |
 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 10/10/12 8:45 am | updated: 10/10/12 8:45 am |
| |
Nearly four months after his child sex abuse conviction in a case that rocked Penn State, former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was sentenced to no less than 30 years and no more than 60 years in prison Tuesday. He was given credit for 112 days of time served and must pay the cost of prosecution and $1,706 in restitution. The sentence essentially guarantees that Sandusky will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Philadelphia police seized more than $1 million worth of... Read More |
| |
 |
| |
| News |
| Electric Factory turns 17 years old and offers $17 tickets to upcoming shows |
| |
 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/10/12 2:54 am | updated: 10/10/12 2:57 am |
| |
| This month marks 17 years since the current Electric Factory at 421 N. 7th Street between Callowhill and Spring Garden Streets opened it's doors. The venue features split level standing room only seating which allows you to get up close to the stage or hang over the balcony for great views, but even in the back you still feel part of an intimate concert experience. The first show was October 18, 1995 with Sonic Youth, but the big... Read More |
| |
|
| |
| News |
| Pawlucy Returns to School/Teacher Reads Letter to Students; PECO Resuming Smart Meter Installations |
| |
by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 8:49 pm | updated: 10/09/12 8:49 pm |
| |
| The teenage girl who was mocked and ridiculed in front class by her geometry teacher for wearing a Romney-Ryan t-shirt returned to Charles Carol High School today. A rally showing support for Samantha Pawlucy took place outside the school around 7:45 with singing of the National Anthem and readings from the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Many of the 2 dozen or so participants were veterans. Later in the day at a brief assembly, the teacher, Lynette Gaymon, returned to read a... Read More |
| |
|
| |
| News |
| Jerry Sandusky Sentenced to 30-60 years for child sex abuse; Claims Complete Innocence |
| |
by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 4:31 pm | updated: 10/09/12 4:31 pm |
| |
| Jerry Sandusky's sentencing hearing was held today, four months after he was convicted on 45 counts of sexual abuse. The entire case rocked the Penn State community leading to the arrests of former athletic director Tim Curley and retired vice president Gary Schulz, the firing of longtime head coach Joe Paterno and university president Graham Spanier. The NCAA levied sanctions against the football program including a $60 million fine and a four year post season ban. Of course, there are the... Read More |
| |
|
| |
| News |
| Romney Supporter Returns to School, Sandusky in Denial, Flasher in Burlington County |
| |
 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 12:29 pm | updated: 10/09/12 12:29 pm |
| |
Samantha Pawlucy returned to school this morning among a large throng of supporters. The high school sophomore was ridiculed by a teacher 2 weeks ago for wearing a Mitt Romney for President t-shirt to school. Veterans groups and other supporters say she had her first amendment rights trampled. The Philadelphia School District calls the incident "Disruptive and hurtful."
Jerry Sandusky's sentencing is today. The former Penn State Assistant Coach is likely to spend the rest of... Read More |
| |
|
| |
| News |
| Sandusky Sentencing Today, Wedding Brawl Charges, Love Park Flash Mob |
| |
by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 10/09/12 8:49 am | updated: 10/09/12 8:49 am |
| |
| More than three months after his child sex abuse conviction in a case that set Penn State University on its ear, Jerry Sandusky is to be sentenced today in Centre County Court. Before Sandusky is sentenced, there will be a hearing on whether, under Pennsylvania's "Megan's Law," Sandusky should be designated a sexually violent predator. Many expect that Sandusky, will receive a sentence on 45 counts related to child sex abuse that will effectively keep him in prison for the rest of his life. Read More |
| |
|
| |
| News |
| Jerry Sandusky speaks out from Jail (audio); Sentencing hearing set for Tues for ex Penn State coach |
| |
by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 2:38 am | updated: 10/09/12 2:38 am |
| |
Jerry Sandusky has spoken out on the eve of his sentencing hearing despite not taking the stand in his defense at trial and having the opportunity to do so tomorrow. Sandusky will be sentenced tomorrow on the 45 guilty counts related to the child sex abuse case that has riled State College. He spoke from jail today to Penn State's student run radio station which first played the recorded message. Listen Below.
Read More |
| |
|
| |
| News |
| Police ID Man Arrested in Wedding Brawl; Catholic High Schools Name CEO; Deadline Register Vote Tues |
| |
by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/08/12 8:12 pm | updated: 10/08/12 8:12 pm |
| |
| Police have released the identity of the one man arrested in connection to Sunday's early morning wedding brawl at the Sheraton hotel bar in Society Hill. 26-year-old Matthew Sofka, of Westfield, New Jersey (pictured below), has been charged with assault on police, inciting a riot and related offenses for his alleged role in the brawl. Two others were cited for disorderly conduct and released at the scene. More arrests are possible as the investigation continues. The fighting started in the... Read More |
| |
|
| |
| News |
| Wedding Party Brawl Leaves One Dead, Nutter Into T-Shirt Controversy, Voter Registration Deadline |
| |
by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/08/12 11:25 am | updated: 10/08/12 11:25 am |
| |
A clash between wedding parties in Society Hill ended with one man dead and several in jail. The fight started between two brothers in the lobby of the Sheraton about 2 am Sunday and according to wedding guests a thrown object struck someone else and mayhem ensued. The 57 year old uncle of one of the brides suffered a heart attack and died. Several wedding guests ended up in the emergency room and three in jail.
Mayor Nutter has stepped in to the Mitt Romney t-shirt... Read More |
| |
|
| |
| News |
| Northern Liberties Double Shooting, NJ Bus Crash, Society Hill Wedding Brawl |
| |
by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 10/08/12 8:30 am | updated: 10/08/12 8:30 am |
| |
Philadelphia police say one woman is dead and her son is in critical condition after a double shooting Sunday night in Northern Liberties. Police are investigating the incident that happened inside a private home on the 700 block of North 3rd Street. The woman in her 60's was reportedly shot in the chest. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The 40-year-old male victim was shot in the face and is being treated at Hahnemann University Hospital.
Police say they are looking for a male... Read More |
| |
|
| |
